What is Nathif Jama’s legal position?

Nathif Jama

Kenyan politician and banker who has been Governor of Garissa County since 2022, having previously served as its first governor from 2013 to 2017.

Most recent filing 21 Aug 2025Last confirmed 26 Oct 20265 sources

1. Question

   What is Nathif Jama’s legal position?

2. Present position

   Under investigationPresent position

   EACC said it was investigating the management of public funds and staff recruitment at the county for October 2022 to June 2024; no charges had been reported in the source read (21 August 2025).

3. Detail

   EACC investigation into Garissa County funds and recruitment

   Under investigation

   EACC said it was investigating the management of public funds and staff recruitment at the county for October 2022 to June 2024; no charges had been reported in the source read (21 August 2025).¹

   Authority

   Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

   Status as of

   19 Aug 2025

   History

   1. 19 Aug 2025EACC summoned him to record a statement at its Integrity Centre in Nairobi on 25 August 2025.

4. Authorities cited

   1. SecondaryEACC summons Garissa governor over ongoing probeThe Star · 21 Aug 2025

See also: Public Figure Record Verified

Revision note

26 Oct 2026 Published after review.

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